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by: Ruben Urias The holidays mark the time of year when, for a few delicious weeks, home kitchens begin churning out special treats non-stop. Within many Mexican households, those treats include the popular sweet empanadas. Generally, empanadas are pastry pockets of assorted fillings. They come...

by: Ruben Urias There's no better way to welcome the Spring and Summer weather than with outdoor grilling. Everyone has their favorite dishes, and each culture has a popular item. Among Mexican food fans, carne asada tops the list! When cooked briefly over the high heat of an outdoor grill...

by: Ruben Urias For a cold snack on a hot summer day, ceviche hits the spot! The chilled mixture of fresh seafood and produce will satisfy your hunger and cool you down. Many variations of ceviche exist around the globe, each highlighting favorite local ingredients. For the basic Mexican...

Of the many Mexican contributions to the American diet, guacamole is among the most popular. While it has many uses, Americans most often enjoy guacamole as a hearty dip for corn chips or as a creamy topping on their favorite Mexican entrée. Guacamole's mild flavor and subtle texture go well...

With late winter storms postponing spring indefinitely, the allure of the common cup of cocoa is certain to wear thin. So now is the perfect time to try and make something new, like a cup of the traditional Mexican hot chocolate drink, champurrado. Champurrado is a rich and decadent hot...

By: Ruben Urias It's all about the tortilla! Whether you are munching on the tiniest of palm sized corn tortillas for tacos al carbon, or a giant sobaquera or sonorencia for a tasty burrito, the ever versatile Mexican tortilla has penetrated the menus of restaurants and homes alike. In fact...